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Summary:
Some models of organizational effectiveness go in and out of fashion, one that has persisted is the McKinsey 7S framework. The 7S model can be used in a wide variety of situations where an alignment perspective is useful, for example to help you to improve the performance of a company, examine the likely effects of future changes within a company, align departments and processes during a merger or acquisition, determine how best to implement a proposed strategy. To know more about this model click on the above link.
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The McKinsey 7Ss model is one that can be applied to almost any organizational or team effectiveness issue. If something within your organization or team isn't working, chances are there is inconsistency between some of the elements identified by this classic model. Once these inconsistencies are revealed, you can work to align the internal elements to make sure they are all contributing to the shared goals and values.
The process of analyzing where you are right now in terms of these elements is worthwhile in and of itself. But by taking this analysis to the next level and determining the ultimate state for each of the factors, you can really move your organization or team forward.
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